The Design Patent Practice Group of TraskBritt is actively engaged in obtaining design patent protection for domestic and international clients. Originally developed to respond to the needs of TraskBritt clients whose products are marketed seasonally with short developmental and production cycles requiring expedited patent issuance, the Design Patent Practice Group has fine tuned its techniques in design prosecution and enforcement. By utilizing the most recent case law decisions and current "thinking" in the area, TraskBritt attorneys provide an innovative approach for obtaining expedited, enhanced protection for inventive designs, in many cases obtaining the issuance of U.S. design patents within four months from filing.

A significant portion of work performed by the Design Patent Practice Group involves the procurement of design patents internationally. Accordingly, the Design Patent Practice Group complements experience in U.S. design patent law with an extensive knowledge of the design laws of other countries. This knowledge and experience facilitate the preparation and filing of design applications that are customized to the particular requirements of each designated country. The professionals of this practice group have particular expertise in structuring international design protection programs for use by multinational corporations seeking cutting edge techniques for design protection.

Design Patents Practice Group Professionals
• William S. Britt
• H. Dickson Burton
• Jesse M Flores
• J. Jeffrey Gunn
• Elizabeth H. Schierman
• David V. Trask
• Allen C. Turner
• James C. Watson